Shadowland® Empress Wu Hosta 1 Live Perennial, 1 Gallon Pot – Hosta ‘Empress Wu’

Shadowland® ‘Empress Wu’ Hosta (Hosta ‘Empress Wu’) is a dramatic, shade-loving herbaceous perennial celebrated for its exceptionally large, deeply veined blue-green leaves and bold architectural foliage. This giant hosta cultivar creates a lush, tropical-looking effect in shaded landscapes while remaining a cold-hardy perennial. Its impressive foliage makes it a distinctive specimen for woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, and large decorative outdoor containers.

The broad, heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring with attractive blue-green coloring and prominent veining. As the growing season progresses, the foliage forms a substantial, rounded mound with overlapping leaves that create a dense, layered appearance. Leaf color may gradually become greener as the season advances, depending on sunlight and growing conditions.

During summer, Empress Wu Hosta produces pale lavender to light violet flowers on upright stalks above the foliage. These bell-shaped blossoms add seasonal interest and may attract visiting pollinators. The plant performs best in partial to full shade and prefers fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soil. As an herbaceous perennial, it naturally dies back during winter and produces fresh foliage in spring.

Each order includes 1 live Shadowland® Empress Wu Hosta supplied in a 1-gallon nursery pot (G1).

Shipping Height: Not specified.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Shadowland® Empress Wu Hosta

• Container Size: 1 Gallon Nursery Pot (G1)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Herbaceous Perennial

• Flower Color: Pale Lavender to Light Violet

• Flower Form: Bell-Shaped Flowers on Upright Stalks

• Foliage Color: Blue-Green, Becoming Greener as the Season Progresses

• Foliage Texture: Broad, Heart-Shaped, Deeply Veined Leaves

• Growth Habit: Giant, Rounded, Clump-Forming

• Bloom Season: Summer

• Seasonal Appearance: Herbaceous Perennial; May Arrive Dormant or Leafless During Winter

Botanical Name Clarification: Shadowland® is the branded hosta collection, while ‘Empress Wu’ is the cultivar name. The appropriate botanical designation is Hosta ‘Empress Wu’, rather than “Hosta empress ‘Empress Wu’.”

Seasonal Foliage Disclosure: Empress Wu Hosta naturally loses its foliage during winter dormancy. Plants shipped during colder months or before spring emergence may arrive without visible leaves. Young plants will have significantly smaller foliage and a less developed clump than established specimens.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Shadowland® Empress Wu Hosta

• Container Size: 1 Gallon Nursery Pot (G1)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Common Name: Shadowland® Empress Wu Hosta

• Other Common Name: Empress Wu Plantain Lily

• Scientific Name: Hosta ‘Empress Wu’

• Cultivar: Empress Wu

• Collection: Shadowland®

• Plant Family: Asparagaceae

• Plant Type: Ornamental Foliage Perennial

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Live Plant

• Growth Habit: Giant, Rounded, Clump-Forming

• Flower Color: Pale Lavender to Light Violet

• Flower Form: Bell-Shaped Flowers on Upright Stalks

• Bloom Season: Summer

• Foliage Color: Blue-Green

• Foliage Shape: Broad, Heart-Shaped

• Foliage Texture: Deeply Veined, Substantial Leaves

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 3–9

• Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade

• Soil Preference: Fertile, Moist, Well-Drained Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; Consistent Moisture Preferred

• Landscape Uses: Woodland Gardens, Shade Borders, Foundation Beds, Specimen Plantings, and Large Outdoor Containers

• Shade Garden Suitable: Yes

• Woodland Garden Suitable: Yes

• Specimen Plant Suitable: Yes

• Architectural Foliage Plant: Yes

• Foundation Planting Suitable: Yes

• Perennial Border Suitable: Yes

• Container Suitable: Yes, With Adequate Root Space and Drainage

• Outdoor Plant: Yes

• Evergreen/Deciduous: Herbaceous; Dies Back During Winter

• Seasonal Appearance: May Arrive Dormant or Leafless

• Primary Feature: Exceptionally Large Blue-Green Leaves and Bold Clumping Habit

Live Shadowland® Empress Wu Hosta (Hosta ‘Empress Wu’), natural root system, nursery growing medium, 1-gallon nursery pot (G1).